The visit of Israeli soldier Moche Avichzer, who is alleged to have served in Gaza, has sparked widespread public outrage in Morocco.

A Moroccan court is preparing to try Israeli soldier Moche Avichzer for alleged war crimes committed during Israel's violent conflict in Gaza.

Avichzer, who was detained while on vacation in Marrakesh, faces charges filed by Moroccan lawyers. According to the New Arab, a court in Rabat has accepted the lawsuit, which categorizes the allegations as terrorism-related.

Lawyer Najia El-Hadjaji, a member of the legal team, disclosed that the case was initially dismissed by the Attorney General in Marrakesh but was later escalated to the capital's court.

Avichzer reportedly served in Gaza for three months and subsequently traveled to Morocco, where he disguised himself as a musician performing in tourist locations. Jamal Bahar, a member of the Moroccan Front Against Normalisation, noted that Avichzer’s presence in the country has triggered significant public outrage.

The lawsuit alleges that Avichzer’s actions during the Gaza conflict included acts of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and other war crimes, which he purportedly bragged about on social media. His Instagram posts initially displayed images of him in military attire in Gaza, but these were removed following public backlash.

The Moroccan Front Against Normalisation, a local organization advocating for his arrest and trial for war crimes, has mobilized efforts to hold him accountable. Demonstrations took place in Marrakesh in late July, with protesters demanding both his prosecution and the cessation of Morocco's normalization agreement with Israel, which was signed in 2020.

Ongoing weekly protests across Morocco have seen thousands of people calling for the termination of diplomatic relations with Israel. The lawsuit against Avichzer cites Moroccan and international laws that define his actions as acts of terrorism.

Under Morocco's Anti-Terrorism Law, the prosecution is seeking Avichzer's arrest based on provisions that enable the prosecution of foreigners for crimes committed outside the country. The case includes evidence from social media and reports from the Moroccan Observatory for Anti-Normalisation, documenting his visit and the ensuing controversy.

While the outcome of the case remains uncertain, the lawyers pursuing it are dedicated to seeking justice, noting that time will determine whether their request for prosecution will be granted.